Rep. John McGuire celebrates passage of his Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act, introduced by Rep. John McGuire (VA-05). This bill codifies key components of President Trump's Executive Order 14252.

"From the decisions made inside the Capitol Building, to the breathtaking cherry blossoms in the spring, D.C. is a hub for hard-working Americans and visitors, many of whom are my constituents. It's common sense, cities that cooperate, communicate, and work as a team with local and federal law enforcement are safer for everyone," said Rep. John McGuire (VA-05). "Anyone who travels to D.C. should be safe while taking in the scenery and historic landmarks. The Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act is common-sense legislation that ensures our capital remains a secure, clean, and beautiful representation of our great nation. Thank you, Chairman Comer, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and House Leadership, for working with me on the passage of this bill. I look forward to its passage in the Senate and receiving President Trump's signature."

Background:

Soft-on-crime policies have turned Washington, D.C., into one of the most dangerous cities in our country and the world. In 2024, Washington, D.C. had the fourth-highest homicide rate in the country, and since 2025, there have already been nearly 1,600 violent crimes reported in our Nation's capital.

The Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act will make D.C. safe, beautiful, and prosperous by promoting law and order, protecting our revered American monuments, and promoting beautification and the preservation of our Nation's history and heritage. Specifically, this bill would:

• Require the development and implementation of a program under the Secretary of the Interior to beautify the District of Columbia through the removal of graffiti, enhanced private-sector collaboration, and restoration of Federal public monuments.
• Establish the DC Safe and Beautiful Commission to coordinate across federal agencies and D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, and to develop joint priorities to enable the full enforcement of Federal and local laws within the District.

Click here to view the text of the bill.